| Michael Jackson | |
| Singer, songwriter. Jackson was born
August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to an African-American working-class
family. His father, Joseph Jackson, had been a guitarist but had put aside
his musical aspirations to provide for his family as a crane operator.
Believing his sons had talent, he molded them into a musical group in the
early 1960s. At first, the Jackson Family performers consisted of
Michael's older brothers Tito, Jermaine, and Jackie. Michael joined his
siblings when he was five, and emerged as the group's lead vocalist. He
showed remarkable range and depth for such a young performer, impressing
audiences with his ability to convey complex emotions. Older brother
Marlon also became a member of the group, which evolved into the Jackson
5. Behind the scenes, Joseph Jackson pushed his sons to succeed. He was also reportedly known to become violent with them. Michael and his brothers spent endless hours rehearsing and polishing up their act. At first, the Jackson 5 played local gigs and built a strong following. They recorded one single on their own, "Big Boy" with the b-side "You've Changed," but it failed to generate much interest.
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